Sustainability Bursary

Every day, in communities across Canada, young people are actively demonstrating their passion for the environment through their commitment to the sciences in school and to the environment in their volunteer time. These dedicated young Canadians are emerging as tomorrow’s environmental leaders and advocates.

In celebration of its 10th anniversary in 2010, Markham District Energy established the Markham District Energy Sustainability Bursary to help cultivate and nurture this environmental leadership. The Bursary encourages and rewards graduating Markham high school students who have distinguished themselves through academic excellence and participation in environmental extracurricular, volunteer and community service activities.

“St. Augustine Catholic High School is grateful for Markham District Energy’s support of our students. Its annual bursary program provides much needed recognition and support for Markham’s young environmental leaders as they continue studying and developing their passion for the environment.”

Antonella Rubino, Principal

St. Augustine Catholic High School, Markham, Ontario

Markham District Energy grants 14 bursaries, one for each of Markham’s high schools, of $1,000 each, which are intended to be applied directly towards educational expenses associated with post-secondary education in a field related to sciences and the environment. The Bursary recipients are formally recognized by the Mayor, members of Council and Markham District Energy during a City of Markham Council Meeting and are also recognized at their high school graduation ceremonies.

Markham District Energy is pleased to have recognized the 2018 Bursary recipients at a meeting of Markham City Council held on May 28, 2018. To read more about the 2018 recipients click here.